Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 7040, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was released 4 years after the 7040 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus 7040
SX400 IS | 7040 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX400 IS
7040 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus 7040
SX400 IS | 7040 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and 7040 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and 7040.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also Known as | - | mju 7040 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 144g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $229 | $299 |